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What Causes Sore Painful Lump In The Upper Chest?

This morning I woke up fine, but over the last couple of ours I have some pain above my right breast and more in the upper chest area. There is now a knot like right over the bone and it s gotten very sore. This all happened quickly. It felt like I had been hit with something.
posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore painful lump in the upper chest . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like infections , inflammation , tumors , trauma , boils , abscesses , hematoma , benign and malignant tumors or cysts . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order biopsy , check tenderness and consistency and order x-ray to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may put you on antibiotics along with anti inflammatory or may drain the lump . Doctor may also recommend surgical removal or radiaotherapy . Apply warm compresses on lump .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Sore Painful Lump In The Upper Chest?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sore painful lump in the upper chest . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like infections , inflammation , tumors , trauma , boils , abscesses , hematoma , benign and malignant tumors or cysts . I would suggest you to consult general surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order biopsy , check tenderness and consistency and order x-ray to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may put you on antibiotics along with anti inflammatory or may drain the lump . Doctor may also recommend surgical removal or radiaotherapy . Apply warm compresses on lump . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari